Question

What numbers should be added to 5/8 so as get -3/2

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

A/Q

$\frac{5}{8} + x = \frac{ - 3}{2}$

$x = \frac{ - 3}{2} - \frac{5}{8} = \frac{ - 12 \: - 5}{8} = \frac{ - 17}{8}$

Therefore -17/8 must be added to 5/8 to get -3/2.

Answer 2

Answer :

x = -17/8

Step by step explanation :

Let the number that should be added to 5/8 so as to get -3/2 be x

So, 5/8 + x = -3/2

$\frac{5}{8} + x = - \frac{3}{2} \\ \\ x = - \frac{3}{2} - \frac{5}{8} \\ \\ x = \frac{ - 12 - 5}{8} \\ \\ x = - \frac{17}{8}$